ISS Residential Caregiver

Job Title : ARF Residential Caregiver in Intensive Support Services

Reports To : Assistant Administrator

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Department : Residential Services

Summary of Job Description

Provides acute care and supervision of clients in the Intensive Support Services. Contributes to the achievements of goals and objectives, and participates in delivering recreational, educational and life skills training programs.

Responsibilities and duties :

• Monitors activities and whereabouts of clients to ensure their general health, safety and well-being.
• Provides assistance to clients in performing ADL's (activities of daily living), to include feeding themselves, bathing, dressing, grooming and leisure activities.
• Assists clients with maintenance of individual living spaces and adherence to special diets and medical regimens.
• Observes residents' daily routines and monitors residents' behavioral changes, documenting and reporting observations.
• Offers counseling and support to residents in need.
• Supports program staff by encouraging all clients to attend activities, groups and scheduled appointments.
• Assures facility is clean and well kept; performs light cleaning duties as needed.
• Adheres to the universal precautions of handwashing, gloves, use of disinfectant and proper disposal of infectious materials.
• May assist or lead groups or recreational activities, such as shopping.
• May administer PRN medications and record activity in the Medication Log in accordance with medication room policies and procedures.
• May interact with emergency personnel in the event of an emergency call, to include providing and completing necessary paperwork.
• May provide transportation of clients in agency vehicles to off-site outings and appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience :

ARF RESIDENTIAL CAREGIVER ISS UNIT 2

Knowledge and Skills : Ability to engage and communicate effectively with others; Ability to follow directions and work

within a program structure.

Language Ability : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions

and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak

effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Math Ability : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar

graphs.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or

diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized and

emergency situations. Able to demonstrate patience and empathy. Remains calm during stressful

situations and maintains friendly and outgoing demeanor.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft

Excel; inventory software; internet software; order processing systems; and database software.

Certificates and Licenses : Valid Driver's License - Must meet insurance underwriting requirements.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing

the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and

outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Special Requirements :

Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII, licensing

regulations. This includes FBI and DOJ clearance. A health screening, by or under the direction of a

physician must have been performed not more than one year prior to employment or within seven

(7) days after employment. Health screening must include TB clearance not more than one year prior

to employment or within seven (7) days after employment. Must have a "valid" standard first aid card

from an accredited institution. Must be physically able to assist clients and / or staff in the evacuation

of program facility in emergency situations. Must be able to administer first aid in an emergency.

Physical Requirements of Position :

The following are required in day-to-day performance of the duties of this position : Walking, Sitting,

Pinching and Finger Flexion, and Visual / Auditory Acuity are required constantly (over 2 / 3 of the

workday); Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling and Twisting

are required occasionally (under 1 / 3 of the workday). Balancing, Climbing and Crawling are

generally not required.

Thursday-Monday NOC (12 : 15am - 8 : 15am)